The timed up and go test and maximum walking speed test for evaluating the walking ability of stroke patients
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2016.04.002
- VernacularTitle:计时起立行走与最大步行速度评估脑卒中步行功能的对比分析
- Author:
Wentong ZHANG
;
Dianhuai MENG
;
Guangxu XU
;
Lin LI
;
Jianan LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Timed up and go test;
Maximum walking speed test;
Stroke;
Gait parameters
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2016;38(4):246-249
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the effectiveness of the timed up and go test (TUGT) and the maximum walking speed test (MWST) in evaluating stroke patients' motor function.Methods Twenty-two stroke patients were assessed using the TUGT and MWST,and the temporal-spatial parameters of their gait were also assessed.The correlations among the TUGT times,walking speed and the gait parameters were quantified using Pearson correlation coefficients.Results The TUGT time was (18.57±7.41) s,significantly correlated with step length and velocity (P＜0.05).Walking speed showed a significant positive correlation with step length,velocity and step length (P＜ 0.05).The TUGT times were negatively correlated with walking speed (r=-0.712,P=0.000).Conclusion The MWST and TUGT both can assess stroke patients' motor function effectively.
